New research from the Faculty of Education has found a link between screen time and anxiety and depression in children. The study, led by assistant professor of education and Canada…
More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never asked in clinic about mental health…
The evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar explains the limits on how many connections humans can keep up, and the trade-offs involved when you invest in a new relationship. Read the whole…
When it comes to dealing with difficult people, it can be tough to just “grin and bear it.” A really unpleasant person or interaction can linger in your mind, even…
If you suffer from anxiety, the summer months and holidays may actually be specifically triggering for you. This has a lot to do with the intense heat and humidity of…
Have you heard of Summer Depression? When we hear of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), we tend to associate it with Winter Depression. SAD is a type of depression that tends…
Slow living hobbies, from sewing to gardening, come with real intention. "The slow living lifestyle fits well with hobbies that incorporate an element of mindfulness — creative hobbies such as arts, crafts,…
Find ways to relax If there's something that helps you relax, try to find time to fit it into your day. For example, this could be having a bath or…
Here’s how social media, the focus of a surgeon general’s advisory in May, is affecting minds and contributing to a mental health crisis in young people Social media has redefined…
Congratulations – you’ve made it! The summer holidays are here. But have you thought about your summer holiday wellbeing? Just because revision, regular homework, lessons, and lectures will soon be a…
